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February 2024 in “Small” Microneedles are becoming essential tools in medicine for sensing, drug delivery, and communication.
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July 2025 in “Nano Research” Nanotechnology can improve tissue healing by controlling immune responses.
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March 2020 in “Cosmetics” Nanotechnology improves minoxidil treatment for hair loss.
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June 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanoformulations improve drug delivery through the skin, reducing side effects and enhancing effectiveness.
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July 2009 in “Optics express” Researchers created a new light source that improves chemical imaging by removing background noise.
January 2025 in “Nanoscale” Boron/nitrogen-doped carbon nano-onions improve targeted breast cancer treatment by enhancing drug delivery and reducing side effects.
August 2024 in “Dermatological Reviews” New technologies are improving the diagnosis and treatment of hair and nail disorders.